18th Cinema on the Bayou Virtual Film Festival

FRENCH LANGUAGE DOCUMENTARY SHORTS PROGRAM 1

Expired February 2, 2023 3:00 AM
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4 films in package
TRICK OR TREES
Every year, at the beginning of the month of December, Marc-Antoine goes back to New York city in order to sell Christmas trees in the streets.
THE BENEVOLENTS
The Benevolents (Les bienveillants) takes us into the world of Tel-Aide Montreal call center, as we follow a group of future volunteers.
NO ENTRY
Urbex abounds in Montreal. To taste it is to get addicted. And we took that risk.
LOST FROM SIGHT
Marie Gaillet, a Belgian artist, has been a painter for 70 years and has been severely handicapped for 13 years by AMD. 93 years old, she still continues to give painting classes.
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Every year, at the beginning of the month of December, Marc-Antoine goes back to New York city in order to sell Christmas trees in the streets. From his little shack, he is witnessing the daily life of New Yorkers seeking the perfect Christmas ornament. This vantage point gives him an original view on American society and the different social class that compose it.

  • Year
    2021
  • Runtime
    29 minutes
  • Language
    French, English
  • Country
    Canada
  • Premiere
    International Premiere
  • Note
    Simon Larochelle is a Montreal-based filmmaker. He first studied political science at UQAM where he developed a strong sensibility for critical philosophy and social movements. He then pursued a major in Film Production at Concordia University. In his work, Simon likes to explore social matters with an unapologetic sense of humor.
  • Director
    Simon Larochelle
  • Screenwriter
    Simon Larochelle
  • Producer
    Simon Larochelle
  • Cast
    Marc-Antoine Goyette, Alexe Allard
  • Cinematographer
    Simon Larochelle
  • Editor
    Romain Rabasa
  • Sound Design
    Giulio Trejo-Martinez
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